Circuit of The Americas to offer Gold and Silver Flex Passes for Formula 1 race

AUSTIN – Track officials at the Circuit of The Americas have announced that they are introducing a new level of tickets for fans attending the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix.

Starting today, fans will now be able to purchase the limited edition Gold and Silver ‘Flex Passes’ that will allow racing enthusiasts a different viewpoint every day of the Formula 1 race weekend.

The “Gold Flex Pass” will allow fans to buy a different Premium Grandstand ticket for each day of the race weekend. For example, fans can sit in Turn 1 for Friday’s practice sessions, then relax in Turn 15 for Saturday’s Qualifying and then sit in the Main Grandstand for a great view of the start and finish of Sunday’s Grand Prix race. Fans will also have access to see the podium ceremony and track invasion after the conclusion of the race.

The ‘Silver Flex Pass’ will also give fans a chance to view the race action from different viewpoints each day. The ‘Silver Flex Pass’ would allow fans to sit in the very popular Turn 5 on the Friday, where they can see the cars race through the “esses” during Free Practice, before moving to Turn 9 for Saturday’s Qualifying, the second highest elevation on the track featuring incredible views of Turns 6-10, the hairpin at Turn 11 and the high speed straight going into Turn 12, before finally enjoying the race on Sunday at Turn 12, which is considered to be the best overtaking spot on the circuit.

“One thing that has become apparent over the last three F1 race weekends at COTA is that people love to explore the circuit in between the action on track, but they also like knowing they have a great seat reserved for them when the action begins,” COTA Chief Revenue Officer Geoff Moore said. “The Gold and Silver ‘Flex Passes’ will provide them with the best of both worlds – they get the best views of the best parts of the circuit and they get to change it each day.”

COTA officials said that packages will range between $750 and $771 for the Gold Flex Pass and $345 and $425 for the Silver Flex Pass. For more information on how to purchase either ‘Flex Pass’ please go to: http://circuitoftheamericas.com/flexpass.